Get Involved
Community Involvement Opportunities
Global Studies students have a strong history of community involvement. This involvement has fostered leadership and skill development, helped direct students’ career paths, increased connections through networking and much more. Most importantly, this involvement continues to positively impact the lives of countless individuals in our local and global communities.
Here are some ways you can become involved.
Student Groups
There is literally a student group for every interest and passion. Student Unions and Activities (SUA) can help you find the right group for you. Below are some of the groups most commonly frequented by our students.
Highlighted Group:
Global Studies Student Association: GSSA Has raised over $40,000 over the past 2 years to support an orphanage in Honduras. In addition they have implemented agricultural, medical and educational programs as part of service learning trips.
United Nations Student Association
Amnesty International Student Association
Peace Jam at the University of Minnesota
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG)
Yar’s Campaign to End Child Abduction
UNICEF at the U
Farmworker Alliance Network
More groups and information are available at sua.umn.edu.
Internships and Volunteering
Internships and volunteering are a great way to get involved in the community, gain professional skills and build your resume. The CCLC Service Learning and CCLC Internship sites are great resources to begin searching for these opportunities. Other great places to look include:
MNCN.org
Idealist.org
Goldpass.umn.edu
FPA.org (DC, New York, International)
Government Organizations (State Department, CIA, USAID, etc.)
Volunteermatch.org
For internships and volunteer opportunities abroad please visit the Learning Abroad Center.
Community Events
The University of Minnesota offers a rich variety of events focusing on local and global issues. The Institute for Global Studies and University of Minnesota event calendars are great places to begin your search.
University of Minnesota Event Calendar
Institute for Global Studies Event Calendar